Sewn Square One - 1006 Go Anywhere Dress 1.) Why did you choose this pattern?
I found this dress off the A Good Wardrobe's blog page that lists Independent Pattern Companies. I have tried to limit my pattern purchaces to independent companies because I find the pieces are more current and require fewer adjustments for a good fit. I liked... more...

Silhouette Patterns - 1925 Barbara's Trench Pattern Description: From the Website:
This trench coat is the classics of all coats. Since there are no copyrights in the fashion industry, this coat is a close duplicate of the famous "Burburry" Trench.
Pattern Sizing: 1 - 4, 5W - 8W, with B,C,D cup sizing.
Did it look like the photo/drawing o... more...

Other - Gertie's NBBS Winter Jump Pattern Description: A fitted retro jumper. Below the knee with wide shoulders, front and back darts, and a belt detail. Pic here
Pattern Sizing: All the sizes are included in the book. I cut a 10 according to Gertie's sizing chart.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once... more...

Pattern Review

9/18/13 10:26 AM

Simplicity - 4076 Misses Knit Tops 17 years, y’all.
That deserves a new dress and a fancy night out, right? This might be my first TNT pattern: Simplicity 4076 Twist Top.
I’ve made it a few times with varying success depending on fit and fabric choice but I’m confident I could put together a twist-top over a weekend now. This ... more...

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